Photography Tours 2026

  • Humpback whales feeding near the surface of the water with a forested shoreline in the background.

    Ultimate Alaska

    USA

    July 8 – 18, 2026

    Celebrate our 21st tour to beautiful Alaska! Join an exclusive WPA small group land-based expedition led by renowned nature and adventure photographer Darran Leal and his wife Julia. Enhance your journey with valuable insights and guidance to capture stunning images. While bears are legendary, expect stunning wilderness scenes, witnessing whales breaching, bubble netting, and beautiful nature from forests to bald eagles. Glacier and blue ice experiences are world-class. Every day is different, with Darran and local expert guides offering the best of Alaska, like the locals would explore.

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  • A black bear holding a fish in its mouth on a rocky, moss-covered area with large rocks and green moss in the background.

    Ultimate Alaska 2

    USA

    July 20 – 27, 2026

    Our exclusive small-group photo expedition (just six adventurers) explores the spectacular wilderness of Southeast Alaska, travelling from Juneau to Wrangell. Led by renowned nature photographer Darran Leal and his wife Julia, this tour offers unforgettable experiences including helicopter flights over glaciers, dog sledding on blue ice, and boat journeys through whale-rich waters. From salmon-chasing bears and ancient forests to breaching humpbacks and dramatic coastal landscapes, every day delivers world-class photographic opportunities. With expert local guides and a focus on authentic, off-the-beaten-track locations, this carefully crafted itinerary showcases the very best of wild Alaska.

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  • A recreational boat floating on calm water near a forested shoreline with mountains in the background.

    Ultimate Alaska 3 Cruise

    USA

    July 28 – August 5, 2026

    Set sail on an exclusive small-group wilderness cruise from Wrangell to Juneau aboard the Delphinus II, expertly designed for exploring Alaska’s protected waterways. Photograph whales, brown and black bears, ancient forests, and blue ice glaciers. With just six adventurers, expert guides, and a flexible wildlife-first itinerary, this journey offers authentic access to Pack Creek and Anan bear reserves, Frederick Sound’s humpback feeding grounds, and untouched rainforest trails. Perfect for photographers and nature lovers alike, this is an unforgettable Alaskan odyssey into one of the wildest corners of North America.

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  • A mountain lion, also known as a cougar or puma, stands on rocky terrain surrounded by green plants, with a rock wall in the background.

    Undiscovered Patagonia

    South America

    October 19 - 28, 2026

    We call it undiscovered for a reason. This region of northern Patagonia remains largely untouched by photographers and travellers. Join us on our 21st expedition into the Andes, exploring one of the world’s last great wild frontiers, where towering peaks rise from open plains to create dramatic and ever changing landscapes. Timed for spring, the region comes to life with nesting birdlife and native wildlife, from guanacos to armadillos, all set against snow capped mountains and offering an extraordinary opportunity for powerful and creative photography.

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  • Group of people posing on snow near a large blue and white ship labeled "Ocean Nova."

    Hi Julia, Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our trip and to thank all of you for the planning and organising that went into making it very memorable. In particular, Pearce did a great job as leader and its very clear that many of our colleagues were part of what we would say was ‘the WPA extended family’. It was great to be welcomed by those travellers as well, particularly those who have been on many trips with WPA previously, they made us feel part of that family! Anne and I are currently thinking about doing something with WPA in future. Pearce did mention that help was a phone call away!

    Geoff & Anne

  • View of upper Antelope Canyon with sunlight illuminating smooth, layered sandstone walls in shades of orange and purple against a blue sky.

    Darran, your enthusiasm for all things photographic is truly inspirational, even after 30-odd years in the profession. Your duty of care is second to none and I have been on many photo tours. The way you look after every guest and handle personalities is most professional. Thank you and I would certainly travel with World Photo Adventures again in the future.

    Niall

  • Leopard walking on a fallen tree in a grassland.

    Morning Darran, Just wanted to thank you for the Tanzania trip, it was absolutely awesome, I cannot say a bad word about it! I certainly learnt a lot, and I did find the KISS principle working for me. I really do think my photos looked great and I’ll cherish them for a long time to come. The small group made it great as well and everyone was really nice. Oh and toastie was a funny fella! I definitely will be looking into future events with you.

    Jenny

  • Flying bird with black and yellow plumage and a bright yellow head.

    Hi Darran and Pearce, Thank you again for a wonderful time at Lamington. I was particularly interested to see how my photography had improved in the two years since I started WPA workshops (at Lamington 2 years ago). I can ‘see’ the difference in my images when I compare the previous to now, and it’s not all about going to a full frame camera either. So a big thank you to both of you for helping me to finally break through the Lightroom barrier and really understand what I am doing in this software. It hasn’t been easy for me and I do thank you again and again for your patience and help.

    Lee